Can diamonds help the needy, ill or poor? If some famous donors (and an anonymous one) have their way, then certainly diamonds can work wonders!For proof of that fact a person would have only look to Elizabeth Taylor. The oft-married, and divorced, super star has a nearly legendary affection for jewelry of all kinds. She even named her famous perfumes after some of her favorite stones, including diamonds, emeralds and rubies.

She is usually seen wearing one of her most precious gifts, a ring presented to her by Richard Burton, and known as the “Krupp” diamond. This stone fared better than another, distinctly more expensive, diamond presented to Taylor by her husband of two separate marriages.

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Diamonds are much-loved for having a characteristic of timelessness. These gems are formed over millions of years of heat and pressure and represent the hardest natural substance known. Their fame, in the case of some very significant diamonds, seems to be equally timeless. Diamonds often carry the names of their most famous owners, contemporary and historical, and represent a great deal of history in and of themselves. Continue reading »

Movies bring us out of our humdrum existence and transport us to a fantasy world where women wear spectacular clothes and jewelry seemingly at all times. Even in a black and white film, diamonds sparkle like no other stone. Remember how beautiful Audrey Hepburn looked in a simple sparkling tiara? Or the loads of diamonds Mae West wore anywhere she could find space for them?
Those diamond necklaces, rings, and tiaras aren’t always fakes. Marilyn Monroe, famous for singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, wore a pear-shaped 26-carat diamond on screen to compliment her shocking pink outfit. Dorothy Hart played Tarzan’s Jane in the 1952 version Tarzan’s Savage Fury, and she sported a real 68-carat champagne stone. Continue reading »

A diamond still remains the favored stone of choice for engagement rings, but many women today are leaning towards either pink or yellow when it comes to choosing something unique that will make their engagement ring stand out. One of the reasons that so many women are choosing to have their engagement rings set with pink and yellow diamonds is not just because of their unique beauty, but also because of their rarity as well. It might seem as though pink and yellow diamonds are everywhere today, but they are still actually quite rare. Continue reading »

It isn’t just the good looks, fabulous clothes and incredible opportunities that all celebrities seem to have that make us crave their lifestyles—it is also their budgets! This is probably the reason that celebrity watchers are so fascinated by celebrity engagements rings. This is a good thing, because how else would we know all about the incredible gems that some celebrities give to their beloved? Continue reading »

If you love diamonds of all shapes and sizes and have a cool million left after your 401k tanked this year, you may consider investing in the currently under-priced fine and collector jewelry available at many upcoming auctions. The declining economy has affected diamond prices somewhat, especially those of collectible or historical value.Many high-income individuals prefer to invest in things such as rare diamonds during a time of economic stress, hoping to gain value when the economy bounces back. If this describes your situation, you’d be interested to know of the upcoming sales that will include the following items: Continue reading »

On Monday, April 20th, Sotheby’s New York allowed an exclusive preview of a rare and vivid blue diamond. The diamond weighs in at 7.03 carats and experts expect the diamond to go for up to $8.5 million. The diamond will be auctioned off in Geneva, Switzerland at the “Magnificent Jewels” event on May 12th. The diamond is being displayed in New York, Hong Kong, Paris and London prior to auction day. Continue reading »

In the world of jewelry, some pieces, brands, and collections are worn by the average person but then some are simply stunning and untouchable to include the famous tiaras as a part of the Queen Victoria diamond jewelry collection. The best known piece of jewelry is the emerald and diamond tiara, which was the prized possession of several members of royalty to include the Empress of India, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of course, Queen Victoria. Continue reading »

Diamonds and other precious gems have always been a visible depiction of prosperity. The Crown Jewels have long been a symbol of the prestigious position which the royalty of Britain hold. These jewels have been accumulating largely since 1660 and are housed in the Tower of London. Britain is the only European country which still uses regalia in coronation ceremonies. The Crown Jewels are comprised of not only regalia, but other precious jewels, crowns and robes which have been collected over time. Continue reading »

Sir Elton John is a notably famous musician, whose fortune has led him to acquire a large collection of jewelry including a sizable number of diamond pieces. Those who know anything about Elton John know that he does not endorse subtlety in either fashion or jewelry. His pieces are large, beautiful and expensive. Continue reading »